Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Yielded into sixth after going forward and sitting behind the leaders 3.3L at Morphettville 1MW 1600m Soft 6. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 5L at Cranbourne Bm70 1400m. Fitter for the run.

Couldn't bridge the gap on the leaders when fourth after settling a long way back 2.1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1400m. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.8L at Flemington Bm70 over 1600m. Blinkers first time.

Shot clear over the final stages to win 1.3L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1400m. Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, sixth 2.4L at Flemington Bm70 over 1600m. Should be given every favour from the barrier.

Ran down the leaders and got the victory late 0.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 2400m. Midfield, one-paced from the 400m when content with fifth 9.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1512m. Second-up.

Could have easily won when heads were up and down third 0.2L at Trentham Rating 65 over 1400m Soft 5. Handy fourth 1L at Ellerslie Rating 65 over 1600m.

Had chance to gain victory but finished second after settling on pace 0.8L at Flemington NMW 1600m. Got back worse than midfield running on strong late into fifth 2.1L at Flemington Bm70 1600m. Easier here, looks a major player this race.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 8.3L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m. Held position strongly to the line but was never a serious threat 3L at Seymour Bm64 over 1600m.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 14L Auraria Group 3 1800m. Hit the line hard in a close finish for third 0.6L at Pakenham F&M Bm64 1400m. Stakes class three year-old that made a nice return last start.

Led, tried hard but was ultimately outclassed into third placing 3.3L at Sale 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Held off rivals for a soft win 1.5L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Went forward in transit and gained the edge late to win 0.1L at Sale 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Beat a few tired horses over the final stages for fifth 3.9L at Sale Bm64 over 1400m.

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 9.9L at Ladbrokes Geelong F&M Bm70 over 1400m. Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.4L at Camperdown Bm64 over 1400m.

Great gallop to fly late into second spot after getting back in the running 3L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m. Produced best over the final 400m for a solid second after settling midfield 1.3L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m.